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Linksys could void the user's authority to operate the device.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95.1 RF exposure limits, the antenna(s) for this
device must comply with the following:
Access points with 2.4 GHz integrated antenna must operate with a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons using the cable provided and must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
End-users must be provided with specific operations for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
Note: Dual antennas used for diversity operation are not considered co-located.
Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada (IC) Notice
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210.
Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210
du Canada.
"To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its
transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing."
" Pour empcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une
licence, il doit tre utilis l'intrieur et devrait tre plac loin des fentres afin de fournir
un cran de blindage maximal. Si le matriel (ou son antenne d'mission) est install
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Linksys Group declares that the Instant Wireless Series products included in the Instant
Wireless Series conform to the specifications listed below, following the provisions of
the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC, EMC directive 89/336/EEC, and Low Voltage
directive 73/23/EEC:
For 11Mbps, 2.4 GHz access points with 100 mW radios, the following standards were
applied:
EMC:
EN 301 489-1, EN 301.89-17
Safety:
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Caution: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor
use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation.
Contact local Authority for procedure to follow.
Note: Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in a radiated power level of
above 100 mW equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) are considered as not compliant with the above mentioned directive and are not allowed for use within the European
community and countries that have adopted the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC
and/or the CEPT recommendation Rec 70.03.
For more details on legal combinations of power levels and antennas, contact Linksys
Corporate Compliance.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
The Wireless-G Broadband Router
Features
The Routers Functions
IP Addresses
Router Setup Overview
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IP Addresses
Whats an IP Address?
IP stands for Internet Protocol. Every device on an IP-based network, including
PCs, print servers, and routers, requires an IP address to identify its location, or
address, on the network. This applies to both the Internet and LAN connections.
There are two ways of assigning an IP address to your network devices. You can
assign static IP addresses or use the Router to assign IP addresses dynamically.
Dynamic IP Addresses
A dynamic IP address is automatically assigned to a device on the network,
such as PCs and print servers. These IP addresses are called dynamic
because they are only temporarily assigned to the PC or device. After a certain
time period, they expire and may change. If a PC logs onto the network (or the
Internet) and its dynamic IP address has expired, the DHCP server will automatically assign it a new dynamic IP address.
Notebook with
Wireless 802.11b Adapter
Figure 1-1
Chapter 4: Configure the PCs
This chapter instructs you on how to configure your PCs to be DHCP clients,
if you have previously set static IP addresses on your PCs.
Note: You should always run the Setup CD-ROM to configure the
Router for Internet access. If you wish to manually configure the
Router, you may follow the instructions in the Quick Installation guide
or this User Guide.
This User Guide covers the steps for setting up a network with the Router (see
Figure 1-1). After going through Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G
Broadband Router, most users will only need to use the following chapters:
When youre finished with these basic steps, you will be ready to connect to the
Internet. You can also modify the Routers settings further; for example, you
can adjust security features and other settings to enable online gaming (see
Chapter 6: The Routers Web-based Utility).
Figure 2-1
The Routers ports are located on the Routers back panel.
Figure 2-2
Internet
Ports 1-4
Power
DMZ
Green. The DMZ LED lights up when the DMZ hosting feature is being used.
Diag
Red. The Diag LED lights up when the Router goes through
its self-diagnosis mode during every boot-up. It will turn off
upon successful completion of the diagnosis.
If this LED stays on for one minute or longer, see Appendix
A: Troubleshooting.
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Link/Act
Link
Green. The Link/Act LED lights up when a successful connection is made between the Router and your cable or DSL
modem (the Internet). The Link/Act LED flickers when the
Router is sending or receiving data over the Internet port.
Full/Col
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If this LED does not light up, then your connection speed is
10Mbps.
Figure 3-2
4. Power on the cable or DSL modem.
5. Connect the power adapter to the
Routers Power port, and then plug the
power adapter into a power outlet.
Note: You should always plug
the Routers power adapter into
a power strip with surge protection.
Figure 3-3
Wired Connection to a PC
The Power LED on the front panel will light up green as soon as the power
adapter is connected properly.
The Diag LED will light up red for a few seconds. It will turn off when the
self-test is complete. If this LED stays on for one minute or longer, see
Appendix A: Troubleshooting.
6. Power on one of your PCs.
Figure 3-1
Repeat this step to connect more PCs, a switch, or other network devices to
the Router.
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Have you checked that the Link/Act LEDs for all your LAN connections and the Link LED for your Internet connection light up?
If all of your Link LEDs are not lighting up, make sure that all your
cables are securely plugged in, and that all of your hardware is powered on properly. Verify that the modem is plugged into the Internet
port on the Router.
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Wireless Connection to a PC
If you want to use a wireless connection to access the Router, follow these
instructions:
Overview
The instructions in this chapter will help you configure each of your computers to be able to communicate with the Router.
To do this, you need to configure your PCs network settings to obtain an IP (or
TCP/IP) address automatically, so your PC can function as a DHCP client.
Computers use IP addresses to communicate with the Router and each other
across a network, such as the Internet.
Figure 3-4
First, find out which Windows operating system your computer is running. You
can find out by clicking the Start button. Read the side panel of the Start menu
to find out which operating system your PC is running.
You may need to do this for each computer you are connecting to the Router.
4. Connect the power adapter to the Power port, and then plug the power
adapter into a power outlet.
The next few pages tell you, step by step, how to configure your network settings based on the type of Windows operating system you are using. Make sure
that an Ethernet or wireless adapter (also known as a network adapter) has been
successfully installed in each PC you will configure. Once youve configured
your computers, continue to Chapter 5: Configure the Routers Basic
Settings.
Note: You should always plug the Routers power adapter into a power
strip with surge protection.
The Power LED on the front panel will light up green as soon as the power
adapter is connected properly.
The Diag LED will light up red for a few seconds and turn off when the selftest is complete. If this LED stays on for one minute or longer, see Appendix
A: Troubleshooting.
4. Power on one of the PCs on your wireless network(s).
5. For initial access to the Router through a wireless connection, make sure the
PCs wireless adapter has its SSID set to linksys (the Routers default setting), and its WEP encryption is disabled. After you have accessed the
Router, you can change the Router and this PCs adapter settings to match
the your usual network settings.
Note: You should always change the SSID from its default, linksys,
and enable WEP encryption.
The Routers hardware installation is now complete.
Go to Chapter 4: Configure the PCs.
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1. Click the Start button. Select Settings and click the Control Panel icon.
Double-click the Network icon.
2. On the Configuration tab, select the TCP/IP line for the applicable
Ethernet adapter. Do not choose a TCP/IP entry whose name mentions
DUN, PPPoE, VPN, or AOL. If the word TCP/IP appears by itself, select
that line. Click the Properties button.
Figure 4-2
4. Now click the Gateway tab, and verify that the Installed Gateway field is
blank. Click the OK button.
Figure 4-1
5. Click the OK button again. Windows may ask you for the original Windows
installation disk or additional files. Check for the files at
c:\windows\options\cabs, or insert your Windows CD-ROM into your CDROM drive and check the correct file location, e.g., D:\win98, D:\win9x,
etc. (if D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).
6. Windows may ask you to restart your PC. Click the Yes button. If Windows
does not ask you to restart, restart your computer anyway.
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1. Click the Start button. Select Settings and click the Control Panel icon.
Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
2. Select the Local Area Connection icon for the applicable Ethernet adapter
(usually it is the first Local Area Connection listed). Double-click the
Local Area Connection. Click the Properties button.
Figure 4-4
4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Once the new window
appears, click the OK button. Click the OK button again to complete the
PC configuration.
Figure 4-3
Figure 4-5
5. Restart your computer.
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The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the
default interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and
menus look like previous Windows versions), please follow the instructions for
Windows 2000.
1. Click the Start button and then the Control Panel icon. Click the Network
and Internet Connections icon. Then click the Network Connections
icon.
2. Select the Local Area Connection icon for the applicable Ethernet adapter
(usually it is the first Local Area Connection listed). Double-click the
Local Area Connection. Click the Properties button.
Figure 4-7
4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Once the new window
appears, click the OK button. Click the OK button again to complete the
PC configuration.
Figure 4-6
Figure 4-8
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Figure 5-1
2. An Enter Network Password window, shown in Figure 5-2, will appear.
(Windows XP users will see a similar screen.) Leave the User Name field
empty, and enter admin in lowercase letters in the Password field (admin is
the default password). Then, click the OK button.
Figure 5-2
Note: For added security, you should change the password through
the Security screen of the web-based utility.
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A. Select PPPoE as
Configuration Type.
the
Figure 5-5
Internet
IP
Figure 5-4
F. Click the Apply button to save the settings, or click the Cancel button to clear
the settings and start over. When you are finished, proceed to step 6.
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Figure 5-6
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8. Restart your computers so that they can obtain the Routers new settings.
Test the setup by opening your web browser from any computer and entering http://www.linksys.com/registration.
Figure 5-7
Figure 6-1
A password request page, shown in Figure 6-2 will pop up. (Windows XP users
will see a similar screen.) Leave the User Name field blank, and enter admin
(the default password) in the Password field. Then click the OK button.
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Firmware Version This shows the version and date of the firmware you are
using. Future versions of the Routers firmware will be posted and available for
download on the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.
Time Zone Select the time zone for your location. If your location experiences
daylight savings, leave the checkmark in the box next to Automatically adjust
clock for daylight saving changes.
Internet
MAC Address The MAC Address of the Internet interface is displayed here.
Host Name and Domain Name These fields allow you to supply a host and
domain name for the Router. Some ISPs, usually cable ISPs, require these
names as identification. You may have to check with your ISP to see if your
broadband Internet service has been configured with a host and domain name.
In most cases, leaving these fields blank will work.
Configuration Type The Router supports four connection types: Automatic
Configuration - DHCP, Static IP, PPPoE, and PPTP. Each Setup screen and
available features will differ depending on what kind of connection type you
select.
Note: You can verify that the Internet configuration settings are correct by successfully connecting to the Internet.
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Static IP
If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet,
then select Static IP.
DNS 1 (Required) and DNS 2-3 (Optional) Your ISP will provide you with
at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address.
To save your changes on this page, click the Apply button. To cancel any
unsaved changes on this page, click the Cancel button. To get more information about the features, click the Help button.
PPPoE
Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)
to establish Internet connections. If you are connected to the Internet
through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they
do, you will have to enable PPPoE.
Figure 6-4
Internet IP Address This is the Routers IP address, when seen from the
WAN, or the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you
need to specify here.
Subnet Mask This is the Routers Subnet Mask, as seen by external users
on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the
Subnet Mask.
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User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided
by your ISP.
Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to cut
the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of
time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due
to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically reestablish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet
again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio button. In
the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have
elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.
Keep Alive Option: Redial Period If you select this option, the Router will
periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, then
the Router will automatically re-establish your connection. To use this
option, click the radio button next to Keep Alive. In the Redial Period field,
you specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection.
The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.
To save your changes on this page, click the Apply button. To cancel any
unsaved changes on this page, click the Cancel button. To get more information about the features, click the Help button.
PPTP
Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that applies to connections in Europe only (see Figure 6-8).
Internet IP Address This is the Routers IP address, when seen from the
Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.
Subnet Mask This is the Routers Subnet Mask, as seen by external users
on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the
Subnet Mask.
Default Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway
Address.
User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided
by your ISP.
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Figure 6-6
Important: For ADSL users, if you enable PPPoE, remember to
remove any PPPoE applications that are already installed on any of
your PCs.
Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to cut
the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of
time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due
to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically reestablish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet
again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio button. In
the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have
elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.
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LAN
MAC Address The MAC Address of the LAN interface is displayed here.
IP Address and LAN Subnet Mask The values for the Routers IP Address
and Subnet Mask are shown here. The default values are 192.168.1.1 for the IP
Address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask.
To enable WEP encryption, click the Enable radio button. Then click the Edit
WEP Settings button to configure the WEP settings. To disable WEP encryption, keep the default setting, Disable.
To save your changes on this page, click the Apply button. To cancel any
unsaved changes on this page, click the Cancel button. To get more information
about the features, click the Help button.
SSID The SSID is the network name shared among all devices in a wireless
network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless network. It
is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters, which may
be any keyboard character. Make sure this setting is the same for all devices in
your wireless network. For added security, Linksys recommends that you
change the default SSID (linksys) to a unique name of your choice.
SSID Broadcast When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the Router. To
broadcast the Router's SSID, keep the default setting, Enable. If you do not
want to broadcast the Router's SSID, then select Disable.
Figure 6-7
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Figure 6-8
Router Password The new Password must not exceed 32 characters in length
and must not include any spaces. Enter the new Password in the second field to
confirm it.
VPN Pass-Through Virtual Private Networking (VPN) is typically used for
work-related networking. For VPN tunnels, the Router supports IPSec PassThrough and PPTP Pass-Through.
IPSec - Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is a suite of protocols used to
implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. To allow IPSec tunnels to pass through the Router, IPSec Pass-Through is enabled by default.
To disable IPSec Pass-Through, uncheck the box next to IPSec.
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Block Java - Java is a programming language for websites. If you deny Java,
you run the risk of not having access to Internet sites created using this programming language. To enable Java filtering, click the Block Java box.
The System screen lets you control a variety of the Routers general features,
from restoring factory defaults to enabling its remote management capability.
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Restore Factory Defaults Click the Yes button to reset all configuration settings to their default values, and then click the Apply button. Any settings you
have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored. This feature is
disabled by default.
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Multicast Pass-Through IP Multicasting occurs when a single data transmission is sent to multiple recipients at the same time. Using the Multicast PassThrough feature, the Router allows IP multicast packets to be forwarded to the
appropriate computers. Keep the default setting, Enable, to support the feature,
or select Disable to disable it.
Note: By upgrading the Routers firmware, you may lose the Routers
configuration settings, so make sure you write down the Routers settings before you upgrade its firmware.
MAC Cloning You can clone the MAC address of your PCs network adapter
onto the Router.
1. Select Enable.
3. On the Upgrade Firmware screen (see Figure 6-10), click the Browse button to find the firmware upgrade file you extracted.
3. To save your new settings, click the Apply button. To cancel your changes,
click the Cancel button. To get more information about the features, click
the Help button.
To disable MAC address cloning, keep the default setting, Disable.
If you do not know your adapters MAC address, follow these instructions:
1. Click the Start button, and select Run.
2. Enter command in the field provided, and press the OK button.
3. At the command prompt, enter ipconfig /all. Then press the Enter key.
Figure 6-10
4. Write down your adapters physical address; this is the adapters MAC
address.
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Remote Management This feature allows you to manage your Router from a
remote location, via the Internet. To disable this feature, keep the default setting, Disable. To enable this feature, select Enable, and use the specified port
(default is 8080) on your PC to remotely manage the Router. You must also
change the Router's default password to one of your own, if you havent
already. A unique password will increase security.
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Figure 6-12
To save your changes on this page, click the Apply button. To cancel any
unsaved changes on this page, click the Cancel button. To get more information
about the features, click the Help button.
The Incoming Access Log gives you a log of all the incoming Internet traffic,
displaying the Source IP address and Destination Port Number of the Router
for each activity (see Figure 6-11). Click the Refresh button to update the logs.
Click the Close button to return to the System screen.
Figure 6-11
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Figure 6-13
If you choose to enable the Routers DHCP server option, you must configure all
of your network PCs to connect to a DHCP server (the Router), and make sure
there is no other DHCP server on your network.
DHCP Server DHCP is enabled by factory default. If you already have a
DHCP server on your network, or you dont want a DHCP server, then click the
Disable radio button (no other DHCP features will be available).
Starting IP Address Enter a value for the DHCP server to start with when
issuing IP addresses. Because the Routers default IP address is 192.168.1.1,
the Starting IP Address must be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller than
192.168.1.253. The default Starting IP Address is 192.168.1.100.
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Figure 6-14
To save your changes on this page, click the Apply button. To cancel any
unsaved changes on this page, click the Cancel button. To get more information
about the features, click the Help button.
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Status
The Status screen displays the Routers current status and configuration. All
information is read-only.
Current Time The current date and time are displayed here.
Host Name The Host Name is the name of the Router. This entry is necessary
for some ISPs.
Domain Name The Domain Name is the name of the Router's domain. This
entry is necessary for some ISPs.
LAN
MAC Address The MAC Address of the LAN interface is displayed here.
IP Address and Subnet Mask The current IP Address and Subnet Mask of
the Router, as seen by users on your local area network (LAN), are displayed
here.
DHCP Server The status of the Router's DHCP server function is displayed
here.
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Internet
MAC Address The MAC Address of the Internet interface is displayed here.
Configuration Type The type of Internet connection is displayed here.
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DHCP Release Click the DHCP Release button to delete the Routers current
Internet IP address.
DHCP Renew Click the DHCP Renew button to get a new Internet IP
address for the Router.
To update the Routers status information, click the Refresh button. To get
more information about the features, click the Help button.
Figure 6-16
Linksys Website Clicking this link will take you to Linksyss website,
www.linksys.com, provided you are connected to the Internet.
Online User Guide in PDF Format and Adobe Website Clicking the Online
User Guide in PDF format link opens the Routers User Guide. The User
Guide is in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document File (.pdf) format, so you need
the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view it. If you do not have the Acrobat Reader,
click the Adobe website link to download it.
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Advanced Tabs
Advanced Wireless
The following instructions are for advanced users or users whose setup needs
require special configuration. When you click the Advanced tab, you will be
able to set up these features. There are five additional tabs available.
The Advanced Wireless screen allows you to customize data transmission settings. In most cases, the advanced wireless settings on this screen should
remain at their default values.
Figure 6-17
Authentication Type The default is set to Auto, which allows either Open
System or Shared Key authentication to be used. For Open System authentication, the sender and the recipient do NOT use a WEP key for authentication.
For Shared Key authentication, the sender and recipient use a WEP key for
authentication. If you want to use only Shared Key authentication, then select
Shared Key.
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Figure 6-18
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Figure 6-19
For each PC, the list showsin real timethe Client Host Name, IP
Address, MAC Address, and Enable MAC Filter option. To enable the
MAC address filter for a specific PC, click its Enable MAC Filter box. To
disable the MAC address filter for a specific PC, uncheck its Enable MAC
Filter box.
5. Click the Refresh button to display the most current information. Click the
Update Filter List button to update the MAC Address Filter List and
return to the MAC Address Filter List screen. Click the Close button to
return to the MAC Address Filter List screen without saving any changes.
6. On the MAC Address Filter List screen, click the Apply button to save your
changes to the MAC Address Filter List. Click the Cancel button to cancel
your unsaved changes. Click the Close button to return to the Advanced
Wireless screen without saving your changes to the MAC Address Filter
List.
To save your changes on this page, click the Apply button. To cancel any
unsaved changes on this page, click the Cancel button. To get more information
about the features, click the Help button.
Figure 6-20
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Figure 6-21
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Figure 6-22
Filtered Internet Port Range To filter users by network port number, select
Both, TCP, or UDP, depending on which protocols you want to filter. Then
enter the port numbers you want to filter into the port number fields. PCs connected to the Router will no longer be able to access any port number listed
here. To disable a filter, select Disable.
To save your changes on this page, click the Apply button. To cancel any
unsaved changes on this page, click the Cancel button. To get more information
about the features, click the Help button.
Figure 6-23
When users send this type of request to your network via the Internet, the
Router will forward those requests to the appropriate PC. Any PC whose port
is being forwarded must have its DHCP client function disabled and must have
a new static IP address assigned to it because its IP address may change when
using the DHCP function.
Note: For each MAC field, the MAC address should be entered in this
format: xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx (the x's represent the actual characters of
the MAC address).
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Application
External Port
TCP
UDP
FTP
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Telnet
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SMTP
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DNS
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TFTP
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Finger
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HTTP
80
POP3
110
NNTP
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SNMP
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Customized Applications In the field provided, enter the name you wish to
give each application.
External Port For each application, enter the number of the External Ports
(the port numbers seen by users on the Internet) in the appropriate fields. (To
find out the port range, check your application's documentation.) If there is
only one External Port, enter its number in both External Port fields.
Figure 6-24
TCP Protocol Click this checkbox if you want to forward the data transmissions that use the TCP protocol.
UDP Protocol Click this checkbox if you want to forward the data transmissions that use the UDP protocol.
IP Address For each application, enter the IP Address of the PC running the
specific application.
Enable Click the Enable checkbox to enable port forwarding for the relevant
application.
2. Enter the Outgoing Port Range used by the application. Check with the
Internet application for the port number(s) needed.
3. Enter the Incoming Port Range used by the application. Check with the
Internet application for the port number(s) needed.
4. Click the Apply button to save your changes. Click the Cancel button to
cancel your unsaved changes. Click the Close button to return to the Port
Forwarding screen.
To save your changes on this page, click the Apply button. To cancel any
unsaved changes on this page, click the Cancel button. To get more information
about the features, click the Help button.
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Gateway - This is the IP address of the gateway device that allows for
contact between the Router and the network or host.
Figure 6-25
Note: The Routing screen and available features will vary depending
on which mode you select.
4. To save your changes, click the Apply button. To cancel your changes,
click the Cancel button.
5. For additional static routes, repeat steps 1-4.
Delete This Entry To delete a static route entry, follow these instructions:
Operating Mode Choose the correct working mode. Keep the default setting,
Gateway, if the Router is hosting your networks connection to the Internet
(recommended for most users). Select Router if the Router exists on a network
with other routers.
1. From the Static Routing drop-down list, select the entry number of the static route.
2. Click the Delete This Entry button.
Dynamic Routing (RIP) Dynamic Routing enables the Router to automatically adjust to physical changes in the networks layout and exchange routing
tables with other routers. The Router determines the network packets route
based on the fewest number of hops between the source and destination. To
enable the Dynamic Routing feature for the WAN side, select WAN. To enable
this feature for the LAN and wireless side, select LAN & Wireless. To enable
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Figure 6-26
Gateway - This is the IP address of the gateway device that allows for
contact between the Router and the network or host.
Figure 6-27
To save your changes on this page, click the Apply button. To cancel any
unsaved changes on this page, click the Cancel button. To get more information
about the features, click the Help button.
DDNS Service To disable DDNS Service, keep the default setting, Disable. To
enable DDNS Service, follow these instructions:
1. Sign up for DDNS service at www.dyndns.org, and write down your User
Name, Password, and Host Name information.
2. On the DDNS screen, select Enable.
3. Complete the User Name, Password, and Host Name fields.
4. To save your new settings, click the Apply button. To cancel your changes,
click the Cancel button.
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
To save your changes on this page, click the Apply button. To cancel any
unsaved changes on this page, click the Cancel button. To get more information
about the features, click the Help button.
This appendix consists of two parts: Common Problems and Solutions and
Frequently Asked Questions. Provided are possible solutions to problems that
may occur during the installation and operation of the Router. Read the descriptions below to help you solve your problems. If you cant find an answer here,
check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.
1. I need to set a static IP address on a PC.
You can assign a static IP address to a PC by performing the following steps:
For Windows 98 and Me:
A. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Network.
B. In The following network components are installed box, select the TCP/IP->
associated with your Ethernet adapter. If you only have one Ethernet adapter
installed, you will only see one TCP/IP line with no association to an Ethernet
adapter. Highlight it and click the Properties button.
C. In the TCP/IP properties window, select the IP address tab, and select
Specify an IP address. Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any
other computer on the network connected to the Router. You can only use
an IP address in the ranges 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.99 and 192.168.1.151
to 192.168.1.254. Make sure that each IP address is unique for each PC or
network device.
D. Click the Gateway tab, and in the New Gateway prompt, enter 192.168.1.1,
which is the default IP address of the Router. Click the Add button to accept
the entry.
E. Click the DNS tab, and make sure the DNS Enabled option is selected.
Enter the Host and Domain names (e.g., John for Host and home for
Domain). Enter the DNS entry provided by your ISP. If your ISP has not
provided the DNS IP address, contact your ISP to get that information or go
to its website for the information.
F. Click the OK button in the TCP/IP properties window, and click Close or
the OK button for the Network window.
G. Restart the computer when asked.
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The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the
default interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and
menus look like previous Windows versions), please follow the instructions for
Windows 2000.
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External Port
TCP
UDP
IP Address
Enable
80 to 80
21 to 21
25 to 25
110 to 110
X
X
X
X
192.168.1.100
192.168.1.101
192.168.1.102
192.168.1.102
X
X
X
X
X
X
External Port
TCP
7777 to 27900 X
27015 to 27015 X
5631 to 5631
500 to 500
UDP
IP Address
Enable
X
X
X
X
192.168.1.100
192.168.1.105
192.168.1.102
192.168.1.100
X
X
X
X
When you have completed the configuration, click the Apply button.
When you have completed the configuration, click the Apply button.
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Does the Router support any operating system other than Windows 95, Windows
98, Windows Millennium, Windows 2000, Windows NT, or Windows XP?
Yes, but Linksys does not, at this time, provide technical support for setup, configuration or troubleshooting of any non-Windows operating systems.
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your browser is set to connect directly and that any dial-up is disabled. Make
sure that your browser is set to connect directly and that any dial-up is disabled.
For Internet Explorer, click Tools, Internet Options, and then the Connection
tab. Make sure that Internet Explorer is set to Never dial a connection. For
Netscape Navigator, click Edit, Preferences, Advanced, and Proxy. Make
sure that Netscape Navigator is set to Direct connection to the Internet.
What is DMZ Hosting?
Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) allows one IP address (computer) to be exposed to
the Internet. Some applications require multiple TCP/IP ports to be open. It is
recommended that you set your computer with a static IP if you want to use
DMZ Hosting. To get the LAN IP address, see Appendix D: Finding the MAC
Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter.
If DMZ Hosting is used, does the exposed user share the public IP with the Router?
No.
Does the Router pass PPTP packets or actively route PPTP sessions?
The Router allows PPTP packets to pass through.
Does the Router replace a modem? Is there a cable or DSL modem in the Router?
No, the Router must work in conjunction with a cable or DSL modem.
Which modems are compatible with the Router?
The Router is compatible with virtually any cable or DSL modem that supports
Ethernet.
What are the advanced features of the Router?
The Routers advanced features include Advanced Wireless settings, Filters,
Port Forwarding, Routing, and DDNS.
What is the maximum number of VPN sessions allowed by the Router?
The maximum number depends on many factors. At least one IPSec session
will work through the Router; however, simultaneous IPSec sessions may be
possible, depending on the specifics of your VPNs.
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Will the information be intercepted while it is being transmitted through the air?
WLAN features two-fold protection in security. On the hardware side, as with
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum technology, it has the inherent security feature of scrambling. On the software side, WLAN offers the encryption function
(WEP) to enhance security and access control.
What is WEP?
WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy, a data privacy mechanism based on a 64-bit
or 128-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard.
You may also try using different channels, as this may eliminate interference
affecting only one channel.
I have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network.
WEP is probably enabled on the Router, but not on your wireless adapter (or
vice versa). Verify that the same WEP keys and levels (64 or 128) are being
used on all nodes of your wireless network.
How many channels/frequencies are available with the Router?
There are eleven available channels, ranging from 1 to 11 (in North America).
If your questions are not addressed here, refer to the Linksys website,
www.linksys.com.
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from
from
24.53.32.4:
24.53.32.4:
24.53.32.4:
24.53.32.4:
bytes=32
bytes=32
bytes=32
bytes=32
time<10ms
time<10ms
time<10ms
time<10ms
TTL=128
TTL=128
TTL=128
TTL=128
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Appendix C: Configuring
Wireless Security
An acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, WEP is an encryption method used
to protect your wireless data communications. WEP uses 64-bit or 128-bit keys
to provide access control to your network and encryption security for every
data transmission. To decode a data transmission, each point in a network must
use an identical 64-bit or 128-bit key. Higher encryption levels mean higher
levels of security, but due to the complexity of the encryption, they may mean
decreased network performance.
C:\>ping -a 24.53.32.4
Pinging mail.msnv3.occa.home.com [24.53.32.4] with
32 bytes of data:
Reply
Reply
Reply
Reply
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from
from
24.53.32.4:
24.53.32.4:
24.53.32.4:
24.53.32.4:
bytes=32
bytes=32
bytes=32
bytes=32
time<10ms
time<10ms
time<10ms
time<10ms
TTL=127
TTL=127
TTL=127
TTL=127
You may also have heard the term 40-bit used in conjunction with WEP
encryption. This is simply another term for 64-bit WEP encryption. This level
of WEP encryption has been called 40-bit because it uses a 40-bit secret key
along with a 24-bit Initialization Vector (40 + 24 = 64). Wireless vendors may
use either name. Linksys uses the term 64-bit when referring to this level of
encryption. All wireless devices compliant with the 802.11b standard will support 64-bit WEP.
Note: WEP encryption is an additional data security measure and not
essential for router operation; however, Linksys recommends the use
of WEP encryption.
Make sure your wireless network is functioning before attempting to configure
WEP encryption.
In addition to enabling WEP, Linksys also recommends the following security
implementations:
Change the SSID from the default linksys
Change the SSID on a regular basis
Change the WEP key regularly
Enable wireless MAC address filtering (see the Advanced Wireless section
of Chapter 6: The Routers Web-Based Utility)
For instructions on how to configure the WEP settings of your PCs wireless
adapter, refer to your wireless adapters documentation. To configure the
Routers WEP settings, follow these instructions:
Once you have replaced the brief server address with the true server address,
the Router should have no problem accessing the Internet through that Internet
application.
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Figure C-1
3. For the WEP Encryption drop-down box, select the level of WEP encryption you wish to use, 64-bit 10 hex digits or 128-bit 26 hex digits. Higher
encryption levels offer higher levels of security, but due to the complexity
of the encryption, they may decrease network performance.
4. Instead of manually entering WEP keys, you can enter a Passphrase in the
Passphrase field. This Passphrase is used to generate one or more WEP
keys. It is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric
characters. (This Passphrase function is compatible with Linksys wireless
products only. If you want to communicate with non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on the non-Linksys wireless products.)
After you enter the Passphrase, click the Generate button to create WEP
keys.
Note: All Wireless-G and 802.11b devices in your network must use
the same Passphrase or WEP key.
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This section describes how to find the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter
to do either MAC address filtering or MAC address cloning for the Router and
ISP. You can also find the IP address of your computers Ethernet adapter. The
IP address is used for filtering, forwarding, and DMZ. Follow the steps in this
appendix to find the MAC address or IP address for your adapter in Windows
95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, and XP.
For Windows 95, 98, and Me:
1. Click on Start and Run. In the Open field, enter winipcfg. Then press the
Enter key or the OK button.
Figure D-3
Write down the IP Address as shown on your computer screen. The example in Figure E-3 shows the IP address of your Ethernet adapter as
192.168.1.100. Your computer may show something different.
Note: The MAC address is also called the Adapter
Address.
Figure D-1
2. When the IP Configuration window appears, select the Ethernet adapter
you are using to connect to the Router via a Category 5 Ethernet network
cable.
Figure D-4
Figure D-2
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Appendix E: Glossary
10BaseT - An Ethernet standard that uses twisted wire pairs.
100BaseTX - IEEE physical layer specification for 100 Mbps over two pairs of
Category 5 UTP or STP wire.
802.11b - One of the IEEE standards for wireless networking hardware.
Products that adhere to a specific IEEE standard will work with each other,
even if they are manufactured by different companies. The 802.11b standard
specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps, an operating frequency of
2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for security. 802.11b networks are also referred
to as Wi-Fi networks.
Figure D-5
802.1g - A proposed, but as yet unratified extension of the IEEE 802.11 standard for wireless networking hardware. The draft 802.11g specifications used
by Linksys specify a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps using OFDM
modulation, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, backward compatibility with
IEEE 802.11b devices, and WEP encryption for security.
The MAC address/Physical Address is what you will use for MAC address
cloning or MAC filtering.
Note: The MAC address is also called the Physical
Address.
Write down the IP Address as shown on your computer screen. The example in Figure E-5 shows the IP address of your Ethernet adapter as
192.168.1.100. Your computer may show something different.
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Hardware - Hardware is the physical aspect of computers, telecommunications, and other information technology devices. The term arose as a way to distinguish the box and the electronic circuitry and components of a computer
from the program you put in it to make it do things. The program came to be
known as the software.
Hub - The device that serves as the central location for attaching wires from
workstations. Can be passive, where there is no amplification of the signals; or
active, where the hubs are used like repeaters to provide an extension of the
cable that connects to a workstation.
HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - The communications protocol used
to connect to servers on the World Wide Web. Its primary function is to establish a connection with a Web server and transmit HTML pages to the client
browser.
IEEE - The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. The IEEE
describes itself as the world's largest technical professional societypromoting the development and application of electrotechnology and allied sciences
for the benefit of humanity, the advancement of the profession, and the wellbeing of our members.
The IEEE fosters the development of standards that often become national and
international standards. The organization publishes a number of journals, has
many local chapters, and has several large societies in special areas, such as the
IEEE Computer Society.
Infrastructure Network - An infrastructure network is a group of computers
or other devices, each with a wireless adapter, connected as an 802.11 wireless
LAN. In infrastructure mode, the wireless devices communicate with each
other and to a wired network by first going through an access point. An infrastructure wireless network connected to a wired network is referred to as a
Basic Service Set (BSS). A set of two or more BSS in a single network is
referred to as an Extended Service Set (ESS). Infrastructure mode is useful at
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IP Address - In the most widely installed level of the Internet Protocol (IP)
today, an IP address is a 32-binary digit number that identifies each sender or
receiver of information that is sent in packets across the Internet. When you
request an HTML page or send e-mail, the Internet Protocol part of TCP/IP
includes your IP address in the message (actually, in each of the packets if more
than one is required) and sends it to the IP address that is obtained by looking
up the domain name in the Uniform Resource Locator you requested or in the
e-mail address you're sending a note to. At the other end, the recipient can see
the IP address of the Web page requestor or the e-mail sender and can respond
by sending another message using the IP address it received.
Latency - The time delay between when the first bit of a packet is received and
the last bit is forwarded.
MAC Address - The MAC (Media Access Control) address is a unique number assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet networking device, such as a
network adapter, that allows the network to identify it at the hardware level.
Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - One million bits per second; unit of measurement for data transmission.
MD5 - A type of one-way authentication method that uses passwords. MD5
authentication is not as secure as the EAP-TLS or EAP/TTLS authentication
methods. MD5 authentication does not support dynamic WEP key management.
MDI (Medium Dependent Interface) - On a network hub or switch, a MDI
port, also known as an uplink port, connects to another hub or switch using a
straight-through cable. To connect a MDI port to a computer, use a crossover
cable.
MDIX (Medium Dependent Interface Crossed) - On a network hub or switch,
a MDIX port connects to a computer using a straight-through cable. To connect
a MDIX port to another hub or switch, use a crossover cable.
mIRC - mIRC runs under Windows and provides a graphical interface for logging onto IRC servers and listing, joining, and leaving channels.
Motherboard - A motherboard is the physical arrangement in a computer that
contains the computers basic circuitry and components.
Multicasting - Sending data to a group of nodes instead of a single destination.
NAT - NAT (Network Address Translation) is the translation of an Internet
Protocol address (IP address) used within one network to a different IP address
known within another network. One network is designated the inside network
and the other is the outside.
NetBEUI (NetBIOS Extended User Interface) - The transport layer for
NetBIOS. NetBIOS and NetBEUI were originally part of a single protocol
suite that was later separated. NetBIOS sessions can be transported over
NetBEUI, TCP/IP, and IPX/SPX protocols.
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service for carrying PPP (a tunneling service is any network service enabled
by tunneling protocols such as PPTP, L2F, L2TP, and IPSEC tunnel mode). One
example of a tunneling service is secure access from a remote small office network to a headquarters corporate intranet via a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
that traverses the Internet. However, tunneling services are not restricted to
corporate environments and may also be used for personal (i.e., non-business)
applications.
RIP (Routing Information Protocol) - A simple routing protocol that is part of
the TCP/IP protocol suite. It determines a route based on the smallest hop count
between source and destination. RIP is a distance vector protocol that routinely broadcasts routing information to its neighboring routers.
POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) - A standard mail server commonly used on the
Internet. It provides a message store that holds incoming e-mail until users log
on and download it. POP3 is a simple system with little selectivity. All pending
messages and attachments are downloaded at the same time. POP3 uses the
SMTP messaging protocol.
Port - A pathway into and out of the computer or a network device such as a
switch or router. For example, the serial and parallel ports on a personal computer are external sockets for plugging in communications lines, modems, and
printers.
Roaming - In an infrastructure mode wireless network, this refers to the ability to move out of one access point's range and into another and transparently
reassociate and reauthenticate to the new access point. This reassociation and
reauthentication should occur without user intervention and ideally without
interruption to network connectivity. A typical scenario would be a location
with multiple access points, where users can physically relocate from one area
to another and easily maintain connectivity.
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URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address that defines the route to a file
on the Web or any other Internet facility. URLs are typed into the browser to
access Web pages, and URLs are embedded within the pages themselves to provide the hypertext links to other pages.
UTP - Unshielded twisted pair is the most common kind of copper telephone
wiring. Twisted pair is the ordinary copper wire that connects home and many
business computers to the telephone company. To reduce crosstalk or electromagnetic induction between pairs of wires, two insulated copper wires are
twisted around each other. Each signal on twisted pair requires both wires.
Since some telephone sets or desktop locations require multiple connections,
twisted pair is sometimes installed in two or more pairs, all within a single
cable.
VPN (Virtual Private Network) - A technique that allows two or more LANs to
be extended over public communication channels by creating private communication subchannels (tunnels). Effectively, these LANs can use a WAN as a
single large virtually private LAN. This removes the need to use leased lines
for WAN communications through secure use of a publicly available WAN
(such as the Internet). Examples of VPN technology are: PPTP (Point to Point
Tunneling Protocol), L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol), and IPSec (Internet
Protocol Security).
WAN (Wide Area Network) - A communications network that covers a relatively large geographic area, consisting of two or more LANs. Broadband communication over the WAN is often through public networks such as the
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Appendix F: Specifications
Environmental
Dimensions
Unit Weight
Power
Certifications
Button
Operating Temp.
Cabling Type
Storage Temp.
Transmit Power
15 dBm
Operating Humidity
Modulation
802.11b:
draft 802.11g:
Storage Humidity
5% to 90%, Non-Condensing
Network Protocols
TCP/IP , NetBEUI
LED Indicators
WLAN:
LAN:
Internet:
Standards
Ports
Internet:
LAN:
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Appendix G: Warranty
Information
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PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE
USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITS
DOCUMENTATION. LINKSYS DOES NOT OFFER REFUNDS FOR ANY
PRODUCT.
800-546-5797 (1-800-LINKSYS)
800-326-7114
www.linksys.com (or call 949-271-5461)
949-265-6655
support@linksys.com
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